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P611 URN

1996 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 URN
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 72,278 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,013 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,643 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,169 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 67,683 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2013 58,620 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 58,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Mar 2012 49,079 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,680 miles

oil leek left hand cyl

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,362 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

abs light flashing sudjest attention

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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P611 URN is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 47,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P611 URN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P611 URN registered?

P611 URN is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P611 URN safe to buy?

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